First Known Use: before 12th century
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1greet
verb \ˈgrēt\
Definition of GREET
transitive verb
1
: to address with expression of kind wishes upon meeting or arrival <greeted guests at the door>
2
a : to meet or react to in a specified manner <greeted him with boos> b : to occur as a response to <apathy greeted the plan>
3
: to appear to the perception of <a surprising sight greeted her eyes>
— greet·er noun
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Origin of GREET
Middle English greten, from Old English grētan; akin to Old English grǣtan to weep
2greet
verb
grat \ˈgrat\ grut·ten \ˈgrə-tən\
Definition of GREET
intransitive verb
Scottish Origin of GREET
Middle English greten, from Old English grǣtan; akin to Old Norse grāta to weep
First Known Use: before 12th century
GREETER Defined for Kids
greet
verb \ˈgrēt\
greet·edgreet·ing
Definition of GREET for Kids
1
: to speak to in a friendly polite way upon arrival : welcome
2
: to respond to in a certain way <Audience members greeted the speech with boos.>
3
: to present itself to <A pretty scene greeted them.>
— greet·er noun
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